In May 2023, President Museveni issued Executive Order No. 3, banning large-scale commercial charcoal production and trade in Northern Uganda. This directive aimed to curb the rampant deforestation that has severely affected the region and exacerbated the effects of climate change.
the National Development Plan IV (NDP IV) will enhance the government's commitment to eradicating poverty through enormous industrialization that will also focus on job creation.
The protest was part of a larger movement against corruption in Uganda, which has seen significant public outcry due to high-profile corruption scandals involving government officials.
The Uganda Police Force (UPS) spokesperson, ACP Kituuma Rusoke, has said that the accusation of anal rape levied against the institution is unfounded and appears to be part of an ongoing propaganda campaign against the institution.